Watson is approximately the same distance from Saskatoon which is to the west, and Regina to the south, which gives rise to its town motto, "Industrial Crossroads of Saskatchewan".

Senator Watson, originally owned the land the town was built on.

Peter McNab was a professional ice hockey player who played on five different NHL teams during the 1970s and 1980s.

Max McNab, who also played in the NHL and was born in Watson, was there at the time to officially open the park.

In 2001, the park was upgraded with an expanded golf course, grass greens, a new clubhouse, and a larger pool complex.